Walter and Jean Boek Global Autoimmune Institute
Preselected recipients only
Walter and Jean Boek Global Autoimmune Institute is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $964,039 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,997 and the largest $725,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$964,039
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$20,997
- Largest grant$725,000
- Assets$24.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $603,404 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $603,404 | 7 | $21.8 million |
| 2024 | $964,039 | 5 | $24.1 million |
How to apply
Walter and Jean Boek Global Autoimmune Institute says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Walter and Jean Boek Global Autoimmune Institute funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $726,042 |
| Maryland | 1 | $217,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,997 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Institute for Immunology | Lecture series and named assistant professorship | $725,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | Scientific research | $217,000 |
| Children's National Medical Center | Neuroimmunology fellowship and clinical study coordinator | $20,997 |
| Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundation Inc | General support | $1,026 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General support | $16 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra Boek Werness
- Alfreda Jones MD
- Marlene Bekey
- Marica V Mayo
- Elizabeth Loftus
Questions people ask
Does Walter and Jean Boek Global Autoimmune Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter and Jean Boek Global Autoimmune Institute give?
$964,039 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,997.
Who runs Walter and Jean Boek Global Autoimmune Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandra Boek Werness (Executive Director), Alfreda Jones MD (Treasurer), Marlene Bekey (Director) and Marica V Mayo (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Walter and Jean Boek Global Autoimmune Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.